The BVB family mourns the loss of Peter "Erbse" Erdmann, the legendary singer of the BVB waltz. He was one of the first lead singers from the ranks of the black and yellow fans, and the son and nephew of the famous BVB Oberliga players Werner and Herbert Erdmann.

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For decades, Erbse was a leading light within the BVB fan scene, never missing a game, and travelling around the world with his beloved Borussia. After promotion from the 2. Bundesliga in 1976, Erbse penned the waltz to profess his love for the club. After he was forced to leave Dortmund for a number of years, Erbse returned in 2012 and didn't miss a game from then on. Peter "Erbse" Erdmann has died at the age of 66 in Thailand.
Gregor Schnittker